Austin Butler Cast For Elvis Biopic

Austin Butler

Austin Butler has been cast as the King of Rock N Roll in Baz Luhrmann’s new Elvis biopic.

The 27-year-old actor beat Ansel Elgort, Harry Styles and Miles Teller for the role.

Butler posted the exciting news on Instagram, quoting Presley’s hit Love Me Tender: “You have made my life complete, and I love you so.”

“I knew I couldn’t make this film if the casting wasn’t absolutely right, and we searched thoroughly for an actor with the ability to evoke the singular natural movement and vocal qualities of this peerless star, but also the inner vulnerability of the artist,” Baz Luhrmann said.

“Through a journey of extensive screen testing and music and performance workshops, I knew unequivocally that I had found someone who could embody the spirit of one of the world’s most iconic musical figures.”

Austin Butler Cast As Elvis in Biopic

The film will explore Presley’s life through the lens of his complicated, 20-year relationship with his manager, Colonel Tom Parker, who will be played by Tom Hanks.

Production is set to begin early next year, with filming taking place in Queensland, Australia.

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Written by Lauren Yeates

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